This set of Chinese dolls were made with wire bodies covered with fabric padding and then silk clothing. Their heads, lower arms and feet are made from some kind of composition material and then painted. Because of their wire construction, their arms, legs, and bodies etc can be carefully repositioned. The feet are wired together to provide a more stable base...it is a theory which frankly does not always work well.

The mother and father are each approx 7 inches tall in standing position. The boy and girl are 3-4 inches. The baby can be removed from the mothers arms. They are in good condition considering the age and use...a few nicks in the paint, rips in the clothing etc. This family set of dolls have been together for a long time and I will not separate them.